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Hi Grads,<br>
Below please find lots of interesting opportunities for career development, particularly outside academia, from the Graduate College.<br>
best,<br>
Shelley<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Friendly updates and reminders about upcoming and on-going career development opportunities that may be of interest to you!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">The Arizona Alumni Association is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 </span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79"><a href="http://www.wms.arizona.edu" moz-do-not-send="true"><b><span style="color:#1F4E79">Wildcat
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Amidst the challenges of COVID 19 and the future job market, be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to grow your professional network! By
doing so, you can be a part of a transformative program that connects you with world-class alumni in unique mentorship experiences. As a mentee, you meet with your mentor and a cohort of other students on a monthly basis via an online video conferencing platform.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">For more information, to see a current list of mentors, and to apply, visit
<a href="http://www.wms.arizona.edu/" moz-do-not-send="true">wms.arizona.edu</a>. Interested graduate students are encouraged to apply!
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">If you have any questions, please contact Lacey John at
<a href="mailto:lacey.john@al.arizona.edu" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color:#1F4E79">lacey.john@al.arizona.edu</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Bear Down,</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79"><br>
Lacey John '09 '14<br>
Director, Alumni Career and Professional Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Career Forward Summer Series
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">For ALL graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. In collaboration with Postdoctoral Affairs, the Graduate Center is facilitating a free Career Forward
Summer Series focused on career preparation for non-academic jobs (e.g. for profit, non-profit, government). Two presentations remain:
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</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">– July 23rd (12-1pm)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Your application materials need to clearly communicate how you are a good fit for the role to which you are applying. Rarely will a CV be your document
of choice when applying to industry roles. Learn strategies, tips, and tricks for creating materials that will get you interviews.
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<p class="xxmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Preparing For and Acing Industry Interviews
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">– August 6th (12-1pm)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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how best to prepare and practice for the interviews you anticipate having to help increase your chances of receiving an offer.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">No registration is needed; simply watch on Facebook Live via the Postdoctoral Affairs Facebook page. You don’t need a Facebook account to watch or access
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Career Forward Sprint</span></b><span style="color:#0C234B"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Friendly reminder that a new Career Forward Sprint begins every month and there are still seats available in the August Sprint!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">For graduate students and postdoctoral scholars thinking about careers outside the academy. This free fully online (D2L) program teaches strategies to help
you successfully navigate your career beyond the academy, while presenting your most professional self. The 1-month cohort experience covers: 1) career research and discovery, 2) building your network and your professional self, 3) developing your application
materials, and 4) preparing for and practicing interviews. In typical Sprint fashion, recommended daily tasks help ensure you keep moving forward! If you have questions or want to reserve your spot, please email <u><a href="mailto:muraco@email.arizona.edu?subject=Career%20Forward%20Sprint" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color:#1F4E79">Joel
Muraco</span></a></u> or <u><a href="mailto:rsermon@email.arizona.edu?subject=Career%20Forward%20Sprint" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color:#1F4E79">Ryan Sermon</span></a></u>. <b>A new cohort begins every month.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Career Advising<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">The Graduate Center is here to support graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in their career endeavors, with a focus on the transition to industry,
government, business, and non-profit employment sectors. Support includes identifying opportunities, conducting searches, networking, drafting application materials, and interviewing. You can schedule a 1:1 career advising appointment using <u><a href="https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/appointments/new" target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color:#1F4E79">Handshake</span><span style="color:#1F4E79;text-decoration:none"> </span></a></u>(select
"Graduate College Career Advising" and follow the prompts) or by emailing <u><a href="mailto:muraco@email.arizona.edu?subject=Career%20Advising%20Appointment&body=Hi%20Joel%2C%0A%0AI%27d%20like%20to%20schedule%20a%20career%20advising%20appointment%20with%20you.%0A%0A%5Binclude%20relevant%20information%20about%20who%20you%20are%20and%20include%20some%20potential%20days%2Ftimes%20the%20work%20for%20you%20to%20get%20the%20ball%20rolling%20on%20scheduling%20an%20appointment%5D" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color:#1F4E79">Joel
Muraco</span></a></u> or <u><a href="mailto:rsermon@email.arizona.edu?subject=Career%20Advising%20Appointment&body=Hi%20Ryan%2C%0A%0AI%27d%20like%20to%20schedule%20a%20career%20advising%20appointment%20with%20you.%0A%0A%5Binclude%20relevant%20information%20about%20who%20you%20are%20and%20include%20some%20potential%20days%2Ftimes%20the%20work%20for%20you%20to%20get%20the%20ball%20rolling%20on%20scheduling%20an%20appointment%5D" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color:#1F4E79">Ryan
Sermon</span></a></u> directly. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Career Forward Sprint</a> starts every month. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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